Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Prescott Valley, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ

Median annual salary $36,630 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.61
10th percentile $30,890
90th percentile $44,480
Employed locally 60
National median $37,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,890
    25th
    $33,230
    50th (median)
    $36,630
    75th
    $39,770
    90th
    $44,480

    Prescott Valley economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,106 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 55% Median Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $58,120
    New Haven, CT $57,320
    Rhode Island $48,050
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,010
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $47,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,040

    Nearby metros — Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $38,440
    Tucson, AZ $35,820
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $35,770
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $35,310

    Related occupations in Prescott Valley, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,550
    Medical Assistants$45,140
    Nursing Assistants$42,070
    Dental Assistants$46,250
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48,960
    Massage Therapists$77,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers make per hour in Prescott Valley?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Prescott Valley, AZ is $17.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.51 or more per hour.

    Is Prescott Valley above or below average for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary in Prescott Valley, AZ is 1.8% below the national median of $37,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Prescott Valley?

    Entry-level Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,890 per year in Prescott Valley, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,230.